Kim Komando Daily Tech Update

Facebook’s big — this big

11 Dec 2020

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With two lawsuits already filed and a third on the way, the Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp business can virtually silence anyone on social media it ...

Facebook’s in big trouble

10 Dec 2020

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Yesterday, the Federal Trade Commission, along with 48 states, filed two separate lawsuits against Facebook. And when the government wins, look for Fa...

Scammers never stop scamming

09 Dec 2020

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As the economy worsens, email scammers are hitting harder than ever. Today, let’s look at the top tricks scammers are using to separate you and your...

Projecting movie theaters' future

08 Dec 2020

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Are the days of movie theaters about to end? Warner Bros. just dropped a bombshell that could put the nail in the coffin. Learn more about your ad ch...

Don’t fall for Router Shields

07 Dec 2020

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Have you heard the looney rumors? Some people think 5G caused the COVID pandemic. If that's not crazy enough for you, I've got an even wilder conspira...

$140 TVs are here

06 Dec 2020

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How cheap can you go for a quality TV? Here's what you can expect for a low price. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Lea...

Guess the #1 app of 2020

05 Dec 2020

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Want to guess what was Apple's most downloaded app in 2020? Tap or click here to find out! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adcho...

Free internet connection speed test

04 Dec 2020

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Is your internet connection as slow as molasses in January? Here's exactly what you need to do! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/...

It’s Huawei robbery

03 Dec 2020

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Remember all the hype last year about the Samsung Galaxy Fold? Well, that beautiful disaster is back and better than before — allegedly. Here's what...

Secret about Cyber Monday

02 Dec 2020

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With the Christmas shopping season fully underway, here's a little Cyber Monday secret... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoi...

COVID super spreaders surprise

01 Dec 2020

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Tons of news reporters think we'll see a spike in COVID-19 cases because of Thanksgiving travel. But travelers aren't the only super-spreaders. Here a...

Get off your butt

30 Nov 2020

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This just in: Scientists just found the exact amount of time you have to exercise in a day to make up for time spent in front of a screen. Spoiler ale...

Secret sister scam spreading

29 Nov 2020

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A common scam making the rounds is the “Secret Sister” gift exchange. It’s taking over social media newsfeeds again this year. Here's how to wat...

Can YOU solve this mystery?

28 Nov 2020

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Three years ago, hikers found a man dead in a tent. To this day, no one knows who he is. Today Kim's tackling the captivating mystery of the man known...

Arrr, take this you porch pirate!

27 Nov 2020

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Amazon boxes are on porches across America. Sadly, so are the porch pirates. Here's how to outsmart them! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit meg...

Giving thanks

26 Nov 2020

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Happy Thanksgiving! Welcome to the Christmas shopping season. Here are some of the best deals to watch out for. Learn more about your ad choices. Vis...

The king of small phones

25 Nov 2020

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We live in a world of huge video displays. Maybe that's why people find Apple's iPhone 12 so refreshing. Although it's small, it packs a huge punch! ...

Twitter’s Fleet defeat

24 Nov 2020

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Twitter rolled out a brand-new feature for everyone — tweets that disappear after 24 hours, with a clever name “fleets” as in fleeting thoughts....

Use these passwords if you want to get hacked

23 Nov 2020

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Passwords are a pain, but they're worth the struggle. Finding a strong password can be tough, but I've got you covered. Here's what NOT to do! Learn ...

The secret behind the new Amazon Pharmacy

22 Nov 2020

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This past week, Amazon sent a lighting bolt straight through America’s biggest pharmacy chains. Here why: The company announced it's going into the ...

Bring out Zoom + a Lazy Susan

21 Nov 2020

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Planning on a virtual Thanksgiving? I've got your back. Here's just what to do — and how it works! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphon...

She's baaaaack

20 Nov 2020

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Former Yahoo CEO Marissa Mayer's been out of the limelight for three years. Now she's back with a new company called Sunshine. Learn more about your ...

My prediction came true

19 Nov 2020

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Two years ago, I predicted that cutting the cable would become nothing more than an exercise in futility; that streaming was becoming just as expensiv...

Two reasons to wait before buying a new iPhone 12

18 Nov 2020

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If you’re the type who loves to buy the newest tech as soon as it arrives, here’s a word of caution about Apple’s new iPhone 12. Learn more abo...

Don’t get framed by free photo storage

17 Nov 2020

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Without question, for the past five years, the best online deal has been Google’s free cloud-based photo storage. There are now more than 4 trillion...

The anti-Twitter app

16 Nov 2020

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Last week I told you about Parler, Twitter’s worthy competitor. Now, going up against Twitter is no small task. But here are the reasons why Parler ...

Guess the Big Tech company thankful for the pandemic

15 Nov 2020

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Despite America’s COVID related economic problems, there’s one sector of the economy that’s fully recovered. Can you guess which one? Learn mor...

New Macs pack no slack

14 Nov 2020

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If you’re thinking about buying a new laptop, especially as a Christmas gift, here’s everything you need to know about Apple’s new generation of...

Another Facebook lie you shouldn’t believe

13 Nov 2020

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The Facebook-owned WhatsApp has a promise: Use it for all your confidential, intimate messaging — and everything you post will be deleted in a week....

1 pro tip for video calls

12 Nov 2020

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If you’ve been holding out on improving your video call setup at home, might as well face it — things probably aren’t changing soon. Now you can...

3 best phone chargers

11 Nov 2020

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For years, Apple was absolutely adamant: Unless you want to risk a fire or battery explosion, “Do not,” they said, “Use ANY other charger on you...

This Twitter alternative is exploding

10 Nov 2020

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Last week’s election proved one thing: America is split — half conservative, half liberal. And the conservative half is fed up with Twitter. Lear...

Joints, booze & pizza

09 Nov 2020

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You can always tell what America’s thinking by watching the vast array of searches on Google. Here’s what was on America’s mind last week during...

Guess which site sells the most of your personal data

08 Nov 2020

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The investigations and lawsuits launched against Big Tech have their roots in how these companies have abused your personal information. So today, a l...

Best sites for free movies revealed

07 Nov 2020

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If you’re like most, you need a break from wall to wall political coverage. So how about the top sites to watch movies this weekend — for free! L...

1 thing the FBI does you should, too

06 Nov 2020

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What do you do with an old thumb drive? First and foremost, DO NOT simply give or throw it away! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm...

This clever post election scam is spreading

05 Nov 2020

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It’s been two days since the election, and I know that you were hoping for a break from all the politics. But as the election is being contested and...

Can you trust COVID temperature scanner tech?

04 Nov 2020

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As autumn over takes the northern hemisphere, a second wave of the COVID-19 is erupting. Today, can you trust the new tech thermal imaging scanners po...

Gov’t wants Big Tech’s head

03 Nov 2020

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No matter who wins today’s election or how long it takes us to determine who won, big changes are coming for Big Tech. Learn more about your ad cho...

This Google Search trend will surprise you

02 Nov 2020

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The election is tomorrow. Record numbers, about 90 million, have already voted. But one of Google’s top searches over the weekend has been: “Can I...

Trick to browse anonymously on your phone/tablet

01 Nov 2020

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You might be familiar with private or incognito tabs you can open in your web browser using your desktop PC. But you might not know there are browsers...

Musk’s plan to kill ISPs

31 Oct 2020

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You’ve probably heard that Elon Musk and his Space X company have been busy, launching hundreds of small satellites to swarm around the Earth orbit,...

FBI’s 'imminent' warning

30 Oct 2020

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The FBI is warning all American hospitals of imminent ransomware attacks. Imminent is the actual word used by the FBI. Here's what it could mean for y...

Shocker: FB, Google & Twitter’s biggest fear

29 Oct 2020

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Yesterday, the biggest names of Big Tech testified before the Senate Commerce Committee. At times it was heated and testy — but now we know Big Tech...

FB, Twitter & Google don’t want you to see this

28 Oct 2020

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If you’ve not yet seen it, you and your family should sit together and watch the Netflix documentary called, "The Social Dilemma." Learn more about...

Smart TVs track YOU

27 Oct 2020

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If you own a smart TV, let me tell you how smart it really is: As you watch your TV, it's watching you. And here’s what it’s learning. Learn more...

Zuckerberg’s wanted in DC

26 Oct 2020

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Last week The Department of Justice filed its long-awaited antitrust lawsuit against Alphabet’s Google. The suit claims that Alphabet illegally uses...

What’s a Zeptosecond?

25 Oct 2020

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We’ve all heard slang terms of how quickly something can happen, like lickety-split, got there in nothing flat, or in a jiffy. But now, there’s a ...

BPMs scariest Halloween movies

24 Oct 2020

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With Halloween only a week away, let’s use a little “over the counter science" to find the scariest films. Spooky! Learn more about your ad choic...

Prince Harry & Meghan Markle’s latest fail

23 Oct 2020

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Harry and Meghan, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, have once again barged in to lecture us on the dangers of social media. How original! Learn more ab...

Political calls & texts quick fix

22 Oct 2020

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We’re less than two weeks before the election, and I have good news and bad news. First the good news: The number of those irritating political robo...

Google’s in DOJ big trouble

21 Oct 2020

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I’ll make two predictions: First, the long-awaited Department of Justice antitrust lawsuit against Google will be big. Even bigger than the break-up...

Don’t trust Amazon’s biggest failure

20 Oct 2020

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At this very second, roughly 42% of all customer-provided reviews on Amazon are fake. And as Christmas shopping takes hold, it’s only going to get w...

Hurry, Christmas-tober is here!

19 Oct 2020

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It’s going to be a tough year for holiday shoppers as merchants launch a volley of unrelenting holiday sales. And the assault is already well underw...

3 clever ways to use an old phone

18 Oct 2020

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With the new iPhone 12 announcement last week, you may be thinking of upgrading. Here are some great uses for you old phone. Learn more about your ad...

Sneaky election scams spreading

17 Oct 2020

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Regardless of all the media coverage, the great majority of American’s have NOT yet voted, and the races are far from over. Meaning, election scams ...

Passwords. Men do this more than women.

16 Oct 2020

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Do you and your significant other share each other’s account passwords? Most couples do. And as long as you’re together, it’s often a good idea....

Apple’s new breakthrough no one’s talking about

15 Oct 2020

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In 1965, a young electronics research engineer made a prediction: Every two years, the size of electronic components would shrink to let us double the...

2 things missing in the new iPhone 12 box

14 Oct 2020

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The much-anticipated iPhone 12 is here, in four different models. They all come 5G-ready, with prices from $699 to $1,199. Now, here's what's missing....

The very best Prime Day deals

13 Oct 2020

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Today and tomorrow, Amazon will change holiday shopping forever by moving the start date up more than a full month. And within the next 48 hours, cust...

Prime Day Deals on TVs & iPads

12 Oct 2020

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Amazon Prime Day begins at 3 a.m. tomorrow morning. Today, tips on what to buy this Prime Day and how to find the best deals — plus what not to buy....

2 smartphone tricks you didn’t know before now

11 Oct 2020

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It seems like a new smartphone comes out every few weeks. And they have so many different functions, it’s tough to keep up with it all. Today, here ...

Keep your keys in the fridge to prevent hackers

10 Oct 2020

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Remote keyless entry systems for cars arrived in 1983 with the phrase “key fob”. Today, key fobs lock and unlock, start the engine and even call f...

Black Friday starts next Tuesday

09 Oct 2020

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Amazon is about to change Christmas and holiday shopping forever. Big sales begin this Tuesday and continue at a frenzied pace through Christmas. Lea...

iOS 14 has a battery problem

08 Oct 2020

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If you updated your iPhone to Apple’s latest operating system, iOS 14, in the past few days you may have already noticed that your iPhone’s daily ...

Most dangerous celebrities to Google

07 Oct 2020

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Every year antivirus company McAfee releases its official list of celebrities, starlets, and big names that, when you search them out online, you’re...

Using AI to stop online exam cheating

06 Oct 2020

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Online learning is simply not as good as being in a classroom — and neither is taking an exam online. Universities are turning to artificial intelli...

Happening every minute on the internet

05 Oct 2020

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Let’s start the week with a look at the next 60 seconds on the internet. You won't believe all the messages shared, meetings hosted, photos uploaded...

You're charging your phone wrong

04 Oct 2020

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You probably have your own method for keeping your phone charged — but according to research, you’re probably doing it wrong. The way you charge y...

Don't pay for Photoshop

03 Oct 2020

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Thanks to smartphones, everybody’s a photographer. It’s easy to take quality photos with our phone’s camera. Here’s a secret: You don’t need...

It's still possible to get a great smartphone for under $300

02 Oct 2020

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We hear all the time about great new smartphones costing four figures, all the way up to $2,000. But you don’t have to pay these big bucks! You can ...

These old iPhones are very dangerous to use

01 Oct 2020

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With all the manufactured hype and excitement of the new iPhone 12 coming in fewer than two weeks, let’s look at older, obsolete iPhones that pose a...

Foldable PC with double the screen size of an iPad

30 Sep 2020

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It’s safe to say Samsung’s new folding smartphone is no home run. Computer maker Lenovo is hoping that even though customers ignored folding smart...

Most voters want social media shut down during election week

29 Sep 2020

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What does America really think of social media and its effect on the election? I bet you won't be surprised to learn the vast majority of us want a so...

What you need to know about the new Amazon home drone

28 Sep 2020

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Maybe you’ve heard about Amazon’s new security drone. It’s designed to fly around, inside your home, and frighten burglars away. But here’s wh...

Free tool to spot fake Amazon reviews

27 Sep 2020

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If there’s one rule of thumb to follow when you’re shopping online, especially at Amazon, it’s to read the reviews. But how can you tell a fake ...

New Alexa commands to try

26 Sep 2020

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One of the most popular smart speakers are Amazon Echos with the digital assistant Alexa. I’m sure you already know the basics: Reminders, news and ...

How to remove your home from Google Maps and Google

25 Sep 2020

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Your home, as you see it from the street, can be seen by everyone, worldwide, using Google’s Street View. Here’s how you can make your home disapp...

You're being recorded on security cams much more than you think

24 Sep 2020

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How many times each day are you captured by security and traffic cams? Here’s a hint: It’s a lot more than you think. Learn more about your ad ch...

Coping with endless doomsday headlines

23 Sep 2020

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Most Americans scroll through endless headlines of bad news every day. We’re left with feelings of depression or anxiety — or both. What can you d...

World’s first ransomware death

22 Sep 2020

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Last week you may have heard me talk about the expense and dangers of ransomware. Now, ransomware is responsible for its very first death. Learn more...

How to stop your iPhone from watching you

21 Sep 2020

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Does your smartphone ever secretly listen or watch you with its camera? It has in the past, and it does now. But if you use an iPhone, you now have a ...

How to handle unsubscribing after your free trial

20 Sep 2020

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It seems like wherever you turn, some streaming service, app or site is trying to sell you a monthly subscription. Here’s the free trial and if you ...

Google Maps has a unique feature for loved ones

19 Sep 2020

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It’s never easy to lose a loved one but a simple trip down memory lane using Google Maps can help. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphon...

Important news for all of America’s schools

18 Sep 2020

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Here is important news for all of America’s schools and the people who run them: You are the primary target and you need to listen up. Learn more a...

Big social media boycott bust

17 Sep 2020

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Hollywood celebrities generally aren’t known for their breadth of intellect or depths of wisdom. Which is why yesterday’s star-studded social medi...

Apple's two biggest announcements

16 Sep 2020

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Each year, Apple holds four big events: spring, summer, September and sometimes, October. Yesterday, Apple unveiled a number of new products — but n...

How the COVID puppy - or kitten - scam works

15 Sep 2020

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As we enter the third season of COVID-19, loneliness is emerging as a major health problem. Naturally, scam artists have moved quickly to exploit and ...

Reviewers test new Samsung foldable phone - Surprise! It works

14 Sep 2020

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I recently reported Samsung was about to release yet another folding smartphone after its first attempt, the Galaxy Fold, was an embarrassing failure....

How to stop political text messages

13 Sep 2020

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The election season is heating up and you may start seeing political texts popping up on your phone. Fortunately, you can quickly make them stop. Lea...

Shopping trick: Save up to 70% on Amazon year-round

12 Sep 2020

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Prime Day, coupons and lightning deals are great but there’s another trick you might not be aware of that can save you up to 70% on Amazon purchases...

Amazon is hiring for 33K high-paying positions

11 Sep 2020

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For many whose jobs were lost in the pandemic, struggling to get by is something they never envisioned. And that’s why the news I have for you today...

Apple patents water ejection for iPhone

10 Sep 2020

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If you drop an iPhone in water, you’ll find all sorts of tips on how to dry it and save it. Even then, the phone could be damaged beyond repair. Tho...

Comparison: Walmart Plus vs. Amazon Prime

09 Sep 2020

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Let’s compare the new Walmart Plus to Amazon Prime. From price to inventory to bonus perks, there's a lot to consider. Learn more about your ad cho...

Cutting the cable: Faster, cheaper internet on its way

08 Sep 2020

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“Cutting the cable” never really meant cutting the cable. At best, it meant that you could unsubscribe from cable and satellite TV. But we all sti...

Labor Day 2020: Thanks to tech, our workforce has changed

07 Sep 2020

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On Labor Day, we celebrate the contributions that workers have made to the strength, prosperity and well-being of our country. This year, it includes ...

Free dashcam apps for iPhone or Android

06 Sep 2020

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You can buy a stand alone dashcam for your car but if your needs are basic, a dashcam app for your smartphone could work. All you need is a smart phon...

Holiday shopping amid a pandemic: What you can expect

04 Sep 2020

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Our first, and hopefully last, Christmas pandemic shopping season is just around the corner. What does it mean for holiday shoppers? Kim has the insid...

Getting rid of old tech? Don't make this mistake

04 Sep 2020

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During this pandemic with time at home, many people are organizing their closets, offices and garage. Afterward, you have a sense of accomplishment an...

Three great online resources to help your kids learn at home

03 Sep 2020

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If your kids are learning remotely at home, here are three top helpful online resources for you and your favorite students. Learn more about your ad ...